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67see10 07-30-2017 10:27 PM

Panel replacement while retaining the Patina?
 
It's extremely hard to find a 60-66 era truck that does not need the fenders, rockers, and cab corners replaced. Does anyone have ideas on how to replace the necessary panels but match the patina on the truck?

oem4me 07-31-2017 12:53 AM

Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina?
 
It depends on your particular truck, color, and state of wear. Way too many variables to give a specific answer, except to say that yes, it's possible.
Any pics?

theastronaut 07-31-2017 01:08 PM

Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina?
 
Yes, take it to Street Machinery in Ohio. Here's a bed they matched recently.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...93&oe=59F0E312


Rockers and hood edges repaired and matched.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...4c&oe=5A2E6455


And a set of fenders, this is the after shot.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c0&oe=59F80761

theastronaut 07-31-2017 01:14 PM

Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina?
 
You can buy paint that has iron particles in it from Hobby Lobby. I bought a rust patina kit and used it to match the bed cross sill in my dad's '66.

http://i.imgur.com/ogZlU1V.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QzM74Ke.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/evuEOrb.jpg


Also patched and touched up the door bottoms, fender bottoms, and the edges of the hood.

http://i.imgur.com/9iqKei6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Yopgou6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1koqhU7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/szHY74g.jpg

1hihum 07-31-2017 01:59 PM

Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by theastronaut (Post 8004284)
Yes, take it to Street Machinery in Ohio. Here's a bed they matched recently.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...93&oe=59F0E312


Rockers and hood edges repaired and matched.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...4c&oe=5A2E6455

And a set of fenders, this is the after shot.

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c0&oe=59F80761


Damn!:jdp:

James903 08-03-2017 07:51 AM

Re: Panel replacement while retaining the Patina?
 
That place in Ohio is definitely knows what they are doing!


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